Tanner Antonutti will focus on playing tackle in his final high school season. (Instagram/courtesy)

Antonutti will play tackle exclusively for Ensworth (Nashville, Tenn.) High School this season after working on the line and
at tight end in previous seasons. Tennessee projects him as an offensive tackle at the next level.

Antonutti has the potential to really rise playing only left tackle in his senior season and honing his skills. He possesses
tremendous athleticism for a lineman and could really turn into an excellent pass blocker.

19. 3-star OT Cole Mabry (6-6, 270 pounds), Notre Dame

Mabry has stayed strong in his commitment to Notre Dame for a while now and doesn’t look like he’ll look anywhere else either.

Mabry is another in a long line of big offensive lineman from the Nashville area. He anchors the line of Brentwood High School.

Schoenwald decided to stay close to home, and that’s huge for Vanderbilt. (Benjamin Wolk/SEC Country)

Schoenwald decided to stay in the area and commit to Vanderbilt. He plays for Brentwood Academy in the suburbs of Nashville,
Tenn.

Schoenwald shows a willingness and seemingly even a desire to block and punish opposing players. This should translate well
to the next level when the Commodores coaching staff demands this kind of play from him.

17. 3-star CB Jaylon King (6-1, 170 pounds), Georgia Tech

King makes plays on the field, to put it simply. If he can add more strength, he could really shoot up the board.

King gets by for Ensworth by being pretty much faster than every other player on the field. This is his greatest attribute.

King plays quarterback and cornerback, but his future will likely lie on the defensive end of the field.

16. 3-star ATH DaShon Bussell (6-2, 182 pounds), uncommitted

Bussell doesn’t have the most impressive offer list as his two best offers so far are Tennessee and Iowa State.

The list doesn’t do justice to just how good Bussell really can be as a player. He’s explosive with the ball in his hands.

Bussell plays for Knoxville Catholic High School, so he will get plenty of looks this season with Tennessee commit
Cade Mays on the field.

Bussell plays wide receiver and cornerback and has said he leans toward playing corner at the next level.

Sirmon recorded 61 tackles and 3 interceptions for Brentwood Academy last season.

Sirmon has a nose for the ball and always seems to find his way into the play regardless of his starting position on the field.
Should he decide to stay committed to Washington, the Huskies will get a linebacker capable of developing into something special.

The Vols have high hopes about tight end Jacob Warren’s prospects in Knoxville. (Hale McGranahan/ SEC Country)

Warren has the size and ability to become a top SEC tight end down the line. He will need to add some more pounds so he can
block SEC defenders, though.

Warren should get plenty of opportunities to shine in the Vols’ offense once he’s ready. Offensive coordinator Larry Scott
was the lead recruiter for the Farragut (Knoxville, Tenn.) High School product.

12. 4-star OT Maxwell Iyama (6-6, 280 pounds), South Carolina

Maxwell Iyama is set to play offensive tackle for South Carolina. (Hale McGranahan/ SEC Country)

Iyama needs to put on more size to reach his full potential. There is plenty there to get excited about if you’re a South
Carolina fan, though.

On run plays, Iyama attacks the defenders and never seems to let up until the play is finished.

11. 4-star WR Cameron Johnson (6-1, 182 pounds), Vanderbilt

Johnson’s commitment to Vanderbilt in June seemed like a bit of surprise at the time but is a huge get for coach Derek Mason.
Johnson decided to stay in the Nashville area — he plays for Brentwood Academy — which is huge for Vanderbilt.

Johnson has good vision with the ball in his hands in the open field, allowing him to be a dangerous kickoff return man. He
fights through contact and doesn’t go down with just an arm tackle.

Johnson could develop into a terrific possession wide receiver for the Commodores.

10. 4-star OT Jerome Carvin (6-4, 325 pounds), uncommitted

Jerome Carvin won’t decide on his college destination until he takes his five official visits. (StudentSports/courtesy)

Carvin is the top uncommitted prospect in the state and will make his decision after he takes all five of his official visits.

I believe the Cordova, Tenn., product will end up on Rocky Top, but Mississippi State is a looming threat, one that is becoming
bigger with each passing day.

Carvin will likely move to guard at the next level, where his bruising style of play can fit in better.

Lawless uses his quickness to get around offensive linemen with ease for Nashville Christian School. If he’s not double-teamed,
Lawless will find his way into the backfield.

When the competition picks up in college and it becomes a little tougher to disengage offensive linemen, it will be interesting
to see how Lawless uses his speed to make plays.

Lawless’ commitment to the Vols was one of Tennessee defensive line coach Brady Hoke’s first victories on staff. It’s easy
to see why Hoke pursued Lawless, because his athleticism makes him a handful for offensive linemen.

Any time a defensive lineman receives a committable offer from the Crimson Tide, it’s noteworthy.

Davis’ pass rushing skills off the edge might even be better than
Greg Emerson’s at the moment. Alabama coach Nick Saban must be able to envision the big, athletic frame as a productive SEC pass rusher
down the line.

Davis plays for Southwind High School in Memphis. He plays against some of the most athletic players in the South and his
play stands out from the rest.

Alontae Taylor is moving from QB to receiver for his final season of high school ball. (Sam Spiegelman/ SEC Country)

Taylor is one of only two players in the state to attend the Opening Finals along with Greg Emerson.

Taylor has blazing speed and is dynamic with the ball in his hands. He has played quarterback during his high school career
for Coffee Country Central but is making the switch to wide receiver this season.

Tennessee wants Taylor to play wide receiver when he comes to the team and he has already begun working on his skills.

Taylor said he was happy with his performance at The Opening Finals as a wideout and consistently works to refine his route-running
abilities.

2. 4-star DE Greg Emerson (6-5, 275 pounds), Tennessee

Greg Emerson committed to the Tennessee in July. (247Sports/courtesy)

Emerson surprised everyone when he committed to the Vols in July. The decision wasn’t the surprise, as much as it was the
timing, since Emerson originally planned to announce his commitment in December. Tennessee gets one of the best defensive
linemen around and the best defensive player in the state.

Emerson’s size and brute force separate him from everyone else on the list.

Emerson sustained a dislocated left ankle and fractured left fibula at Nike’s The Opening and has been rehabbing his way back
to health. The boot came off his leg in the second week of August, but he likely won’t play for Jackson North Side High School
for at least a couple more weeks.

1. 5-star OT Cade Mays (6-5, 305 pounds), Tennessee

Offensive tackle Cade Mays has been committed to the Vols for more than two years. (Mike Griffith,/SEC Country)

Really no surprise with Mays as the No. 1 player in the state and likely the least controversial ranking I’ll have on the
list.

The Knoxville Catholic product chose Tennessee in July 2015 and immediately became the cornerstone of the Vols’ 2018 class.
Not only is he the best player in the state, he is one of the best prospects in the country.

The future of Tennessee’s offensive line, including Mays and current freshman Trey Smith, looks brighter every day.